Practicum / Internship Opportunities

Practica: Clinical practica are an introduction to the application of psychological principles in clinical settings. They are a good way for students to discover their strengths and interests in the field of Psychology. Students can receive course credit (PSY 380) while gaining experience working under the supervision of trained professionals in the mental health care system. Students typically spend approximately 8 hours/ week at a placement site and meet with an instructor and other students enrolled in the same section for 1 hour/week for additional supervision.

Students who are interested in this course need to complete an application form (available in room 80 Bradley Hall or on the Psychology Blackboard site under "Course Information”). There are no GPA prerequisites for clinical practica, but typically it is best if you are a junior or senior. Information regarding placement opportunities is listed below, in addition to Blackboard.

PSY 380 01

The Child Study Center practicum provides an opportunity to gain experience in early child development by working as a teacher’s aid in the Child Study Center at Bradley University. Contact Margaret Koehler in 226 Bradley Hall for further information.

PSY 380 02

The Clinical Child Practicum provides opportunities to observe intake evaluations and testing sessions, to co-lead therapy sessions, and to attend team evaluations/discussions regarding behavioral problems in children. Students previously participating in this practicum have been placed at a child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit, a children’s psychological evaluation clinic, local schools with psychologists, and a variety of social service agencies serving at-risk youth.

PSY 380 03

The Addiction Practicum provides experience in co-leading therapy and provides opportunities to observe intake evaluations, to supervise off-site outings, and to attend team evaluations/ discussions for adults with addiction problems. Students previously participating in this practicum have been placed at one of several local residential treatment facilities or outpatient treatment programs.

PSY 380 04

The Autism Practicum involves working one-on-one with a child with autism, in his or her home, conducting discrete trial training. Students participating in this practicum are placed with area families with children with autism, and are trained in applied behavior analysis.

PSY 380 05

The Health Practicum involves designing interventions to help individuals alter maladaptive health behaviors producing injuries, illnesses, and obesity. Students participating in this practicum have been placed in HIV/AIDS and public health clinics, area physician offices, hospital occupational therapy departments, and other settings.

PSY 380 06

The Neuropsychology Practicum involves administering and/or scoring neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and attending neurology grand rounds at a hospital.

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